The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 2223
1896. PCGS graded
Proof 64. Lovely blue and gold mottled toning on both sides of this one,
and excellent surfaces too. A few trivial hairlines account for the grade, but
this one certainly has "gem" appeal. Fully struck and scarce this nice.
Estimated Value $600-700.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
Lot 2224
1897. NGC graded
Proof 66 Cameo. A superb example of this date, the coin is stark white in
color, no toning whatsoever, and the cameo contrast is very bold. We note some
trivial lines on the face, but these are seen on most Barber coins, being the
high points of the design. NGC has graded only 4 this high (one is UC) with 2
graded higher in the Cameo designation.
Estimated Value $1,400-1,600.
Lot 2225
1903. PCGS graded
Proof 65. A glowing white example of this date, with excellent fields and
surfaces. We note one small flaw in the right obverse field, likely some sort
of planchet flake. Nice contrast and quality for a gem grade.
Estimated
Value $1,000-1,250.
Lot 2226
1905. PCGS graded
Proof 64. As appealing as one could hope for in the color category, with
deep blue and rose over the entire surface! Trivial hairlines account for the
grade, but this one has the eye appeal of a much higher grade. We expect this
one to sell for a premium because of the gorgeous toning, and well it should.
Estimated Value $600-700.
From the Michael Riordan collection.
Lot 2227
1906. PCGS graded
Proof 67. One of the finest graded of this date, the obverse devices are
well frosted and the mirror fields are very clean, with just a hint of gray
gold toning starting to form, similar on the reverse, where we see just a
whisper of color in the fields, otherwise all is bright. As a date, PCGS has
graded 15 this high, and importantly just 2 higher! Hence, this is one of the
finest known of date.
Estimated Value $3,000-4,000.
Lot 2228
1907-D. PCGS graded
MS-64. Traces of gold toning on both sides, but mostly white. Sharply
impressed save for the eagle's claw which show minor weakness.
Estimated
Value $300-350.
Lot 2229
1908. NGC graded
Proof 64. This coin has lovely gold and blue toning on both sides, mostly
on the mirror fields, while the centers remain frosty and bright. No real signs
of contact, and only faint hairlines can be seen under close examination. In an
old NGC holder.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 2230
1908-O. PCGS graded
MS-64. Exceptional toning on this one, the fields show areas of gold mixed
in with blue and green hues, well matched on both sides. A few trace hairlines
on Liberty, and a touch of what appears to be acetate on her ear probably
account for the grade. Highly appealing for the grade.
Estimated Value
$300-425.
Lot 2231
1912. NGC graded
Proof 67 Cameo. Blast white in color and exceptional quality for this date.
Few cameo coins are seen of these later issues, in the case of 1912, NGC has
graded only 8 in Cameo, with this particular coin tied with one other as the
finest they've seen! Well frosted and preserved, with just a hint of haze on
the reverse. A coin for the connoisseur who demands the very best.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.